AS 3777-2008 (R2019)

Table of Contents

1 -  AS 3777-2008 SHANK HOOKS AND LARGE EYE HOOKS-MAXIMUM 60 T
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  1 SCOPE
6 -  2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 -  3 DEFINITIONS
7 -  3.1 Competent person
7 -  3.2 Large eye hook
7 -  3.3 Latch (catch)
7 -  3.4 Self-coloured
7 -  3.5 Shall
7 -  3.6 Shank hook
7 -  3.7 Should
7 -  3.8 Working load limit (WLL)
8 -  4 DESCRIPTION
8 -  4.1 Types
8 -  4.2 Quality grade
8 -  4.3 Dimensions
9 -  5 MATERIAL
9 -  6 MANUFACTURE
9 -  6.1 Forgings
9 -  6.2 Welding
9 -  6.3 Heat treatment
9 -  6.4 Surface finish
9 -  6.5 Machining
10 -  6.6 Latches
10 -  7 MARKING
15 -  8 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
15 -  8.1 Permanent set
15 -  8.2 Strength
15 -  8.3 Ductility
15 -  9 TYPE TESTING OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
15 -  9.1 General
15 -  9.2 Tests
15 -  9.2.1 Mechanical properties
15 -  9.2.2 Test for deformation
15 -  9.2.3 Static tensile test
15 -  9.2.4 Examination for articulation and relative movement
16 -  9.3 Acceptance criteria for type tests
16 -  10 PROOF TESTING
16 -  10.1 Proof loading
16 -  10.2 Requirements
16 -  10.3 Test certificate
17 -  11 CARE AND USE
18 -  APPENDIX A - INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE SUPPLIED WITH ENQUIRIES AND ORDERS
19 -  APPENDIX B - DETERMINATION OF WORKING LOAD LIMIT
20 -  APPENDIX C - CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION OF TEST FORCES
21 -  APPENDIX D - MEANS OF DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
21 -  D1 SCOPE
21 -  D2 STATISTICAL SAMPLING
21 -  D3 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
22 -  D4 SUPPLIER’S QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
22 -  D5 OTHER MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
23 -  APPENDIX E - CARE AND USE OF HOOKS
26 -  APPENDIX F - STANDARDS FOR COMPONENTS USED IN LIFTING SYSTEMS

Abstract

Specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, marking and testing of forged lifting hooks having a working load limit of not more than 60 t, for use with wire rope, sheave blocks, serial hoists or general engineering applications. It covers large eye hooks and shank hooks.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-025 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 02 January 2019.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-025:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Diecasting Association
Australian Industry Group
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland
Crane Industry Council of Australia
Department of Defence (Australian Government)
Engineers Australia
Lifting Equipment Engineers Association
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
SafeWork NSW
The Institute of Quarrying Australia
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for forged lifting hooks having a working load limit of not more than 60 t, for use with wire rope, sheave blocks, serial hoists, or general engineering applications. It includes large eye hooks and shank hooks.
NOTES:
1 Hooks for use with Grade T chain are covered by AS 3776.
2 Guidance on information that should be supplied with enquiries and orders is given in Appendix A.
3 Standards for components used in lifting systems are listed in Appendix F.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmation Notice 01/02/2019 Reconfirmed 01/02/2019. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2019 and remains current in New Zealand.
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-025
Supersedes	DR 05505